Traveling for Coffee Trivia Quiz

Answer: Quito, Ecuador

Founded in 1534, Quito is located so high in the Andes mountains that in the afternoons there is a gray mist in the city that is actually clouds. It is a combination of modern apartment buildings and old wooden houses. The downtown area has skyscrapers sitting beside churches that are hundreds of years old.

In the western side of the city is a hill with a beautiful 135 ft. (41m) statue of the Madonna that watches over the city. It can be seen in the far background in this image. The countries sweet, dark coffee goes wonderfully well with the creamy custard-like desert known as flan.

Answer: Foynes

Foynes is a lovely port village in the county Limerick,Ireland. This lovely village is home to The Foynes Flying Boat Museum which is home to many planes and other memorabilia from the World War II era. It was during that time that Irish Coffee was first created by Joe Sheridan in an attempt to warm wet aviation passengers.

A visit to this village will also allow you to visit Knockpatrick Gardens, considered by many to be one of the best public gardens in Ireland.

Answer: Rome

Some nice strong espresso and a rolled pastry known as a cannoli are the perfect snack while visiting Rome. The places to go and things to see in this gorgeous city are too numerous to list. The Spanish steps, the Colosseum, and the Trevi Fountain are among the most popular places to visit while in this central Italian city.

This image is over a century old and shows the Spanish Steps as well as the Trinità dei Monti church at the top.

Answer: Vladivostok

Noseoa Gabi is a cocktail that includes coffee and originated in Russia. This wonderful drink uses vodka, amaretto, black coffee, sugar, and whipped cream. Vladivostok is located on the Pacific Ocean at the head of the Golden Horn Bay, just north of China and North Korea.

A visit to this city will allow you to tour The Arsenyev Primorye Museum, or listen to the Vladivostok Pops Orchestra. Although the city sits in a picturesque location, the city is sadly very polluted due to it being one of the most industrialized locations in eastern Russia.

Answer: Fujiyoshida

Japan is home to the vending machine the sells both hot and cold beverages. These are used often for selling coffee in a can. These machines sell coffee cold in the summer and hot in the winter and can be found all over Japan including the picturesque city of Fujiyoshida at the base of Mount Fuji. This small city is home to Showda University, and the Mt. Fuji Radar Dome Museum. It is often a stepping off point for those who wish to climb this mountain.

Answer: Mocha

Located on the Red Sea, Mocha was one of the most important coffee importing/exporting cities in the Middle East for centuries. For over a century, the city was enclosed by a brick wall which was surrounded by a labyrinth of straw houses. The city's population was decimated in the 18th century by a plague. Today, this is a town to visit if you would like to see the culture of Yemen and meet the friendly people who live there.

Answer: Havana

If I wanted to indulge in these sweet treats, I would do best to travel to Havana, Cuba. While enjoying this sweet coffee and chocolate candy, I would be able to watch the slow moving Almendares River. Located on the northeastern part of the island nation, Havana is home to many festivals, churches, and museums.

It is a very popular tourist destination. I think one of the most interesting things to see in town is Morro Castle which was built in the 18th century and guards Havana Bay.

Answer: Cottesloe, Western Australia

Dôme Coffee is one of the largest coffeehouse franchises located below the equator. The initial outlet was founded in Cottesloe, Australia in 1993. This lovely suburb of Perth is known for its beautiful beach. One of the most famous buildings in town is the Le Fanu House, once known as Banksia. This is a wonderful town to visit, and is known for its slow pace and relaxed atmosphere.

Answer: Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton, Ontario was home to the first Tim Hortons in 1964, and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame opened its doors in 1972. This lovely city has many other places to see if you decide to visit. Most of the city is on the south shore of Lake Ontario and the city itself was established in 1846.

While enjoying your cup of Canadian coffee you should visit Albion Falls, which is a waterfall that runs through the city in King Forest Park.

Answer: Seattle

The hilly city of Seattle would be my last location. It is home to Starbucks coffee, The Seattle Seahawks, and McCaw Hall. Cruise ships are regularly seen at the ports as are thousands of other types of ships all year long. After the great depression this city recovered when Boeing Aircraft established themselves in the area.

While visiting you must take a ride in the Seattle's Space Needle, which is the tallest building in this image and was built for the 1962 World's Fair.